Philippines' Most Corrupt President Gloria Arroyo Only After Political Survival

[Philippine Senator Panfilo Lacson], while refusing elaborate details on their meeting held in a restaurant in Makati City, confirmed the reported statement supposedly made by [former Socio-economic planning chief Romulo Neri] before them that President Gloria Arroyo is only after political survival, not socio-economic reforms.

"It's a pity the President (Arroyo) is concerned only with survival, and does not care about leaving any legacy, let alone initiating socio-economic reforms. She profits immensely from the monopolists, and they keep her in the saddle," Neri was quoted as saying by sources who were present during the meeting.

When asked on whether Neri called Mrs. Arroyo names, the senator said he was taken aback by what he heard from the Ched chairman.